Saudi Arabia Aims for Leadership in Global Halal Market
Saudi Arabia is aiming to become a global leader in the halal product market by leveraging its status as the birthplace of Islam. The Kingdom ensures stringent compliance with halal standards, enhancing credibility and promoting innovation through Vision 2030. The global halal market is anticipated to grow to 5.8 trillion dollars by 2033, and Saudi Arabia uses initiatives like the Manafea agreement and HalEx platform to facilitate international trade in halal goods.
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global leader in the halal product market, leveraging its status as the birthplace of Islam and the trust of nearly 2 billion Muslims.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority and other regulatory bodies ensure stringent compliance with halal standards, enhancing the Kingdom’s credibility.
Vision 2030 is central to this strategy, promoting innovation and investment in the halal sector.
Major events like the Makkah Halal Forum underscore the Kingdom’s commitment, while international collaborations and advanced certification processes streamline global trade.
The halal market, currently valued at around 2.5 trillion dollars, is expected to reach 5.8 trillion dollars by 2033.
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development supports these efforts through initiatives like the Manafea agreement and HalEx platform, facilitating global business in halal goods.
Furthermore, the growing Muslim population and increasing purchasing power are driving factors behind the sector's rapid expansion.